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At Italian car day 2 or 3 years ago saw 400GT with Chevy

Discussion in '365 GT4 2+2/400/412' started by bitzman, Jun 3, 2013.

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  1. bitzman

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    #1 bitzman, Jun 3, 2013
    I didn't see the engine but the jet black car was pointed out. It had a tacky hood bubble that looked like something you would buy in a hot rod shop in Fresno. I am pretty sure it was an automatic which should bolt up though I am sure you need new motor mounts. I don't know how much heavier a Chevy V8 is but maybe if you have alloy heads that helps. The car was $12,000. In my recent research on barn finds, a general rule I developed is "he who holds the chassis is king" as opposed to "he who holds sthe engine." I think I should have called the guy (I lost the number of course) because at least it could be driven until an engine became available. Think of those Orange,CA professors who bought the Testa Rossa without an engine in 1970 for under $4000. They didn't worry if it had an engine. Last I heard it went for $16 million.
    Any thoughts on converted to American V8 400 types?
     
  2. bundas

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    #2 bundas, Jun 3, 2013
    i bought a maserati QP3 with a 350 chey out of calif. for $500. needed some parts off the car
     
  3. 180 Out

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    #3 180 Out, Jun 3, 2013
    I doubt if a small block Chevy is much heavier than the 4.8 L Ferrari. The SBC is about 500 to 550 lbs dressed out. A big block is about 100 lbs more and an aluminum SBC is about 100 lbs less.

    The aftermarket blocks will give you 7 liters, 550 streetable horsepower, and 450 lb-ft torque, for less than $10,000. That compares to $15,000 and up to rebuild a 315 hp, 304 lb-ft 4.8 L Ferrari. With another 150 lb-ft of torque (at 3,000 rpm) to do battle with our cars' 4200 lb curb weight, there's no doubt that you'd have a much better car with the SBC. But you also wouldn't have a Ferrari any more, and it wouldn't have the unique qualities of feel, sound, and pedigree that you get with the V12.

    At the same time, if my car's V12 ever frags, a Chevy LS crate engine is going in. (It has to be the LS crate to meet Cali emissions requirements.) A $25,000 car with broken engine + $15,000 to $30,000 rebuild = the same $25,000 car. A $25,000 car with broken engine + $6,000 to $10,000 SBC = much much better performing $15,000 to $20,000 car.
     
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    #4 Highmiler, Jun 4, 2013
    All that is true but it will not sound right.
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